Welcome to COSTA - Community Organisations of South Tyrone & Areas
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Rural Policy Framework for NI
Important DAERA Consultation
The single most important policy that will affect your community group over the next number of years has been drafted into a Rural Policy Framework which DAERA are now consulting upon.There is a short survey (please see links below) and you will also have an opportunity to have your Rural Voice heard through face-to-face discussion and online engagement with members of the Rural Policy and Delivery team within DAERA.
The review of Rural policy and an analysis of what are the key challenges and opportunities that face rural people and communities is paramount to setting out future funding policy and direction for community and voluntary organisations like yours so it’s really important to feed into this consultation. Through community involvement in rural policy consultation in the past you were definitely able to shape and form programmes and funds which many of you have since availed of.
The Framework aims to create a sustainable rural community where people want to live, work and be active and this will be your chance to influence it’s shape . Any questions you may have in advance of you completing the consultation response via the online survey should be put to the officials through any of the virtual consultation events as listed below.
Virtual Consultation Events:
Overview of Rural Policy Framework for NI Monday 19 July at 7pm
Thematic Pillar 1: Innovation & Entrepreneurship Tuesday 27 July at 7pm
Thematic Pillar 2: Sustainable Tourism Wednesday 4 August at 7pm
Thematic Pillar 3: Health and Wellbeing Thursday 12 August at 7pm
Thematic Pillar 4: Employment Tuesday 17 August at 7pm
Thematic Pillar 5: Connectivity Wednesday 25 August at 7pm
Recap of Rural Policy Framework for NI Tuesday 31 August at 7pm
DAERA would welcome any comments you wish to make on all of the proposals or on those issues that are of particular interest to you in the consultation. If you wish to take part in the consultation, once you have considered the proposals, you should respond online, through the survey which can be accessed here:
Booking is essntial for online events - Full consultation details are available at: https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/consultations/rural-policy-framework-northern-ireland-consultation
A copy of the survey is also available for you to download at the following link: https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/sites/default/files/consultations/daera/20.21.042%20Rural%20Policy%20Framework%20NI%20-%20Response%20Template%20final.PDF
The consultation will run for an 8 week period from Wednesday 7 July 2021 and the deadline for responses to this consultation is Monday 6 September 2021.
Please see attached letter from the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, advising you of the launch of this Consultation: Rural Policy Framework for Northern Ireland.
Attachment Letter: Consultee Engagement Letter - Rural Policy Framework for NI.pdf
Any queries or access difficulties please call email us on info.costa@btconnect.com
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Upcoming Training & Information Workshops
Dates and Workshops - TBC soon
To join a Webinar via Zoom on your lap top / tablet / desk top or smart phone –
click on the relevant Workshop link above at the scheduled time.
You need to have Zoom downloaded on your device in advance –
easy-to-follow instructions and links below.
All Workshops are free and open to all interested participants.
Workshops can also be requested specifically for your own Group / organisation.
If you group requires any training or capacity building please contact us any time.
We can also develop or facilitate other training needs.
Contact COSTA: Tel: 028 855 56880 or email: info.costa@btconnect.com
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Rural Community Development Support Service
Coronavirus / COVID-19 Response & Recovery Hub
As your Local Rural Support Network we continue to support
our local communities and groups in Mid Ulster.
We are following ongoing official advice on how to handle the current Coronavirus situation and
keeping you all regularly up-to-date.
We are maintaining services strictly in line with all current restrictions.
OUR OFFICES CURRENTLY LARGELY REMAIN CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC.
If you require any support or assistance Tel: COSTA 028 855 56880
Email COSTA: info.costa@btconnect.com
Mid Ulster District Council COVID-19 Local Community Support
Regularly updated Information to assist people in the
Mid Ulster area is available on the MUD Council website at:
Covid-19 Service Update | Mid Ulster District Council (midulstercouncil.org)
Important DAERA Consultation
The single most important policy that will affect your community group over the next number of years has been drafted into a Rural Policy Framework which DAERA are now consulting upon.There is a short survey (please see links below) and you will also have an opportunity to have your Rural Voice heard through face-to-face discussion and online engagement with members of the Rural Policy and Delivery team within DAERA.
The review of Rural policy and an analysis of what are the key challenges and opportunities that face rural people and communities is paramount to setting out future funding policy and direction for community and voluntary organisations like yours so it’s really important to feed into this consultation. Through community involvement in rural policy consultation in the past you were definitely able to shape and form programmes and funds which many of you have since availed of.
The Framework aims to create a sustainable rural community where people want to live, work and be active and this will be your chance to influence it’s shape . Any questions you may have in advance of you completing the consultation response via the online survey should be put to the officials through any of the virtual consultation events as listed below.
Virtual Consultation Events:
Overview of Rural Policy Framework for NI Monday 19 July at 7pm
Thematic Pillar 1: Innovation & Entrepreneurship Tuesday 27 July at 7pm
Thematic Pillar 2: Sustainable Tourism Wednesday 4 August at 7pm
Thematic Pillar 3: Health and Wellbeing Thursday 12 August at 7pm
Thematic Pillar 4: Employment Tuesday 17 August at 7pm
Thematic Pillar 5: Connectivity Wednesday 25 August at 7pm
Recap of Rural Policy Framework for NI Tuesday 31 August at 7pm
DAERA would welcome any comments you wish to make on all of the proposals or on those issues that are of particular interest to you in the consultation. If you wish to take part in the consultation, once you have considered the proposals, you should respond online, through the survey which can be accessed here:
Booking is essntial for online events - Full consultation details are available at: https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/consultations/rural-policy-framework-northern-ireland-consultation
A copy of the survey is also available for you to download at the following link: https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/sites/default/files/consultations/daera/20.21.042%20Rural%20Policy%20Framework%20NI%20-%20Response%20Template%20final.PDF
The consultation will run for an 8 week period from Wednesday 7 July 2021 and the deadline for responses to this consultation is Monday 6 September 2021.
Please see attached letter from the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, advising you of the launch of this Consultation: Rural Policy Framework for Northern Ireland.
Attachment Letter: Consultee Engagement Letter - Rural Policy Framework for NI.pdf
Any queries or access difficulties please call email us on info.costa@btconnect.com
_________________________________________
Upcoming Training & Information Workshops
Dates and Workshops - TBC soon
To join a Webinar via Zoom on your lap top / tablet / desk top or smart phone –
click on the relevant Workshop link above at the scheduled time.
You need to have Zoom downloaded on your device in advance –
easy-to-follow instructions and links below.
All Workshops are free and open to all interested participants.
Workshops can also be requested specifically for your own Group / organisation.
If you group requires any training or capacity building please contact us any time.
We can also develop or facilitate other training needs.
Contact COSTA: Tel: 028 855 56880 or email: info.costa@btconnect.com
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Rural Community Development Support Service
Coronavirus / COVID-19 Response & Recovery Hub
As your Local Rural Support Network we continue to support
our local communities and groups in Mid Ulster.
We are following ongoing official advice on how to handle the current Coronavirus situation and
keeping you all regularly up-to-date.
We are maintaining services strictly in line with all current restrictions.
OUR OFFICES CURRENTLY LARGELY REMAIN CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC.
If you require any support or assistance Tel: COSTA 028 855 56880
Email COSTA: info.costa@btconnect.com
Mid Ulster District Council COVID-19 Local Community Support
Regularly updated Information to assist people in the
Mid Ulster area is available on the MUD Council website at:
Covid-19 Service Update | Mid Ulster District Council (midulstercouncil.org)
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Download and view our latest Annual Report here:
Download and view our latest Annual Report here:
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How to Link to Zoom:
Zoom is very easy to download and use - download the software in advance from here: https://zoom.us/download
Here is a handy video tutorial to get you started: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9guqRELB4dg
An extremely useful guide to using Zoom for a meeting: useful guide for using Zoom
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How to Link to Zoom:
Zoom is very easy to download and use - download the software in advance from here: https://zoom.us/download
Here is a handy video tutorial to get you started: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9guqRELB4dg
An extremely useful guide to using Zoom for a meeting: useful guide for using Zoom
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Welcome to COSTA - Community Organisations of South Tyrone & Areas
COSTA is the Local Rural Support Network (LRSN) for rural communities, groups and organisations in the Dungannon & South Tyrone area of Mid Ulster District.
COSTA is an umbrella community network established in 2000 to support and represent the interests of rural groups and communities throughout the Borough.
The Network assists local community groups through a wide range of support services including: training, facilitation, access, information, brokerage, consultation - all tailored to individual groups needs.
COSTA currently delivers the following Programmes:
- Rural Community Development Support Service (RCDSS) - Department of Agriculture, Environment & Rural
Affairs (DAERA) - Tackling Rural Poverty & Social Isolation Programme (TRPSI);
- Strategic Community Development Network Organisation - Mid Ulster District Council;
- COSTA Good Community Relations Programme - Mid Ulster District Council Good Community Relations
Grant;
This website showcases some of the diverse work we do in helping rural communities to flourish.
COSTA is an umbrella community network established in 2000 to support and represent the interests of rural groups and communities throughout the Borough.
The Network assists local community groups through a wide range of support services including: training, facilitation, access, information, brokerage, consultation - all tailored to individual groups needs.
COSTA currently delivers the following Programmes:
- Rural Community Development Support Service (RCDSS) - Department of Agriculture, Environment & Rural
Affairs (DAERA) - Tackling Rural Poverty & Social Isolation Programme (TRPSI);
- Strategic Community Development Network Organisation - Mid Ulster District Council;
- COSTA Good Community Relations Programme - Mid Ulster District Council Good Community Relations
Grant;
This website showcases some of the diverse work we do in helping rural communities to flourish.
COSTA
Community Organisations of South Tyrone & Areas Ltd
President Grants Homestead, 45 Dergenagh Road, Dungannon, Co Tyrone, Northern Ireland, BT70 1TW
Tel: 028 855 56880 Tel: 028 855 56881
Email: info.costa@btconnect.com Web: www.costaruralsupportnetwork.org
Facebook: Costa Costa http://www.facebook.com/costa.network
OR Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/COSTA-Community-Organisations-of-South-Tyrone-Areas-595993680543963/
Registered Company in Northern Ireland: NI 42832
Registered with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland: NIC 101598
ISO 9001:2015 Cert: FS 592437
COSTA is funded by
Department of Agriculture, Environment & Rural Affairs (DAERA) through DAERA’s Rural Community Development Support Service (RCDSS) via The Tackling Rural Poverty & Social Isolation Programme (TRPSI)
and Mid Ulster District Council
Community Organisations of South Tyrone & Areas Ltd
President Grants Homestead, 45 Dergenagh Road, Dungannon, Co Tyrone, Northern Ireland, BT70 1TW
Tel: 028 855 56880 Tel: 028 855 56881
Email: info.costa@btconnect.com Web: www.costaruralsupportnetwork.org
Facebook: Costa Costa http://www.facebook.com/costa.network
OR Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/COSTA-Community-Organisations-of-South-Tyrone-Areas-595993680543963/
Registered Company in Northern Ireland: NI 42832
Registered with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland: NIC 101598
ISO 9001:2015 Cert: FS 592437
COSTA is funded by
Department of Agriculture, Environment & Rural Affairs (DAERA) through DAERA’s Rural Community Development Support Service (RCDSS) via The Tackling Rural Poverty & Social Isolation Programme (TRPSI)
and Mid Ulster District Council
COSTA Office Space to Hire
COSTA Rural Support Network based at President Grant's Homestead in Dungannon,
South Tyrone area.
Desk space for hire, very competitive rates / negotiable:
Up to 3 – 4 desk spaces available.
Full Disability Access to premises and WCs.
Ample, free and secure car parking.
Kitchen facilities.
Adjoining Meeting Room.
Audio-Visual facilities / Screen / Flip Charts.
WiFi / Broadband.
Photocopier / Fax / Telephone Line / Answering Machine / Computer access.
Public Notice Board.
Shelving / space.
Spacious and pleasant.
Picturesque rural surroundings at the very centre of the former Dungannon Council area adjoining President Grant’s Homestead.
Contact COSTA Tel: 028 855 56880 or info.costa@btconnect.com
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